Are you a high-achieving, low-income student in Nigeria with dreams of studying in the United States? The 2025 EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) is now open for applications. This highly competitive, fully funded program is designed to help academically brilliant students cover all up-front costs of studying in the U.S., from application fees to flight and visa expenses.
Program Overview
Host Country: United States
Eligible Applicants: Nigerians
Levels: Undergraduate and Graduate (Master’s & PhD)
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Application Opens: April 15, 2025
Deadline: April 30, 2025
IELTS: Not Required
What the OFP Covers
- GRE/TOEFL test fees
- U.S. university application fees
- International passport and visa processing
- SEVIS fees
- Flight ticket to the United States
- Settling-in allowance (if funds permit)
- Internet/data support and document mailing (in extenuating cases)
- Personalized guidance through the U.S. college application process
Who Can Apply?
Undergraduate Applicants
- Must be currently in SS3 or have WAEC May/June results
- Must have strong academic records from SS1 & SS2
- Not currently enrolled in a university
- Must demonstrate leadership and active participation in extracurricular/community service
Graduate Applicants
- Must possess a university degree or final year results
- Must have a solid academic background and community service
- GRE scores (recommended for Engineering applicants)
- Strong academic CV and supporting certificates
Required Documents
Undergraduate
- SS1 & SS2 end-of-year results (PDF/Word)
- WAEC result or Mock WAEC (PDF/Word)
- Any additional academic or leadership documents (optional)
Graduate
- University transcript or statement of result (PDF)
- Degree certificate (PDF)
- Academic CV (PDF)
- GRE result (if applicable – PDF)
- Other certificates of achievement (PDF)
Why Choose EducationUSA OFP?
Since 2004, the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program has helped over 400 Nigerian students gain admission into top U.S. universities with full funding. Scholars also become part of the U.S. Government Alumni Network, opening doors to further grants and international opportunities.
How to Apply
- Visit the official OFP portal: https://opportunityfundsnigeria.org/
- Create and verify your account
- Upload all required documents in the correct formats
- Fill out your personal profile accurately
- Submit your application before the deadline
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